Michael Walker
@micwalker1
Retired educator, hiking enthusiast and advocate for social justice issues.
Hoye notes that Healthy Homes, Business and Industry and Energy systems are most behind. Yet the mayor says he wants to use the $4 million increase from last year to fill budget gaps.
Patrick Hanlon sharing the status of Climate and Equity Funding in Mpls. We are on the cliff.
Come for the snacks, stay for the Democracy! secure.ngpvan.com/p7DWw1J6yUiE...
Wonderful turnout last night for the @unidosmn.bsky.social Monarca Democracy Defense Training. Thanks to @dbrauer.net and the team for an energizing event! Many more opportunities to get connected. Sign up here: monarcamn.org/training
@zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social bringing forth the Our Future Starts at Home bill for a constitutional amendment for housing. Includes a housing opportunity fund rental opportunity fund, and a Community and Household stability fund.
Senator Nelson wearing "Beacon Blue" at the Housing committee meeting!
Attending the MN Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee. Mpls Fed discussing the MN Housing shortage.In 6 out of 7 Minnesota Metro Areas, a new Elementary School teacher would not be able to afford an apartment at 30% of their income.
Apparently , students in Edina don't need ChatGPT to write their papers.....
It's not too late to join the Plastic Free Challenge! Join our Lynnhurst Team Here! tcplasticfree.ecochallenge.org/participants...
Thanks to the entire Minneapolis City Council for recognizing the contributions of our Somali neighbors, and reaffirming commitment to all immigrants.
Council President Payne recognizing @emilykoskimpls.bsky.social "You center humanity in everything you do!"
Thank you, @katiecashman.bsky.social for all of your leadership! The story is just beginning!
In overflow for the Public Hearing on a stronger Separation Ordinance for Minneapolis.
Luke Hollenkamp next discussed new Partnership Work plan. Leaning into priorities for the city: 1) Continued work on Geothermal, 2) Continuing to work on Weatherization -strengthen partnership and collaboration, 3) Electrification as a solution to meet metrics of the Climate Equity plan.
Showing an 8% decrease since 2006 in lowering fossil gas emissions, but need to get to 35% decrease by 2030.